University of Iceland - International Summer School
City: Reykjavík Country: Iceland
Overview
What the Program has to offer:
- This immersive, three-week summer program will give students a unique opportunity to learn about Icelandic literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present.
- This course comprises lectures and workshops on Icelandic literature, language history, folklore, and nature; museum study visits; and excursions to the glaciated Snæfell peninsula and Iceland’s dramatic south coast.
- Students will read and discuss literary works from sagas and Eddic poetry to contemporary novels and poetry.
- This program is designed for students interested in Icelandic literature, Icelandic Canadian literature, culture, and history. No prior knowledge is required.
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Spring
Dates: June 1 – 23, 2024
Credits: 6 (MLCS 399 and SCAND 399). Students will be registered in both courses.
Anticipated Costs:
Tuition and non-instructional fees: $1623.85
Program fee: $550
Accommodation: $660
Return airfare: ~2000
Food: ~1650
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate
Program Information
Language of Instruction: English
ICELANDIC LITERATURE, MYTH, AND CULTURE
Students will be registered in MLCS 399 (*3) and SCAND 399 (*3)
Contact
For all questions related to eligibility, applying, deadlines, costs and program details, contact:
University of Alberta International
Professor Natalie Van Deusen
vandeuse@ualberta.ca
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.